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Social distancing and lockdowns are necessary to help control the impact of coronavirus. However, an unanticipated consequence of these measures is their impact on domestic abuse victims in the U.S. and worldwide. Data suggests that isolation is one of the primary tactics used by abusers to isolate victims from their […]

With the current high unemployment rate in Nevada, many individuals are concerned about how to keep a roof over their head and put food on the table.  Other looming concerns include how to manage car payments, payday and title loans, and credit card debt.  For many Nevadans, the amount of […]

Delivery of services to Nevada domestic violence (DV) survivors is more important than ever during the Covid-19 pandemic.  For that reason, customary service providers such a shelters, courts, self-help centers, legal aid, rape crisis and law enforcement have all adjusted their practices and procedures to meet the needs of victims.  […]

Five months ago, Legal Aid Center of Southern Nevada was providing in-person services at four different locations (Civil Law Self Help Center, Family Law Self Help Center, Vegas Strong Resiliency Center, and the main building) helping with requests such as responding to debt collection cases, evictions, TPO applications, consumer fraud […]

The prospect of sitting for a deposition can be daunting. When you’re involved in a personal injury case, the idea of being peppered with questions by the other side’s aggressive attorney is understandably intimidating. If you know what to expect ahead of time and how to factually and accurately answer […]